Georgia Senators Pass Major Tax Cuts
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Georgia Senators Pass Major Tax Cuts: A Summary
Georgia senators have approved significant tax cuts, aiming to ease the burden on residents. The new bill, House Bill 463, increases the standard deduction for married couples to $30,000 and for singles to $15,000, while exempting the first $1,750 of overtime and tips. Over eight years, the flat tax rate will drop from 5.19% to 3.99%. The bill includes revenue triggers to maintain budget stability and reduces ten corporate tax breaks. Republicans support the bill, while Democrats criticize it. The bill now heads to Governor Brian Kemps desk.
In addition, lawmakers have chosen Senate Bill 33 over a straight property tax cap, mandating local governments to freeze assessments at inflation rates and allowing them to add a sales tax to compensate for lost revenue with public hearings. If signed by Governor Kemp, these changes could significantly alter Georgias tax landscape, providing families with potential relief in the future.
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